1965 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1966 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 959 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Aceca | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
